Salary: $157,000.00 – $210,000.00 Annually
Location : Headquarters – Phoenix 85024, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 1156
Department: Legal Services
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Closing Date: 10/18/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
Overview & Purpose
About the Pay
Note: The salary range listed ($157,000 – $210,000) reflects the TARGET HIRING RANGE only and does not represent the full pay range for this position.
Staff Attorney: $157,000 – $181,000
Senior Attorney: $181,000 – $210,000
About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state’s single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state’s population.
Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
- Competitive Salaries
- Arizona State Retirement System – Pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
- 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
- Option for part-time remote work after successful 3-month onboarding
- Paid training & tuition reimbursement
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Significant training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
About the Responsibilities
To provide legal advice and counsel to the Central Arizona Project (CAP) management on a wide range of legal issues relating to water resources, contracts, legislation, court decisions and agency actions; prepare legal documents; represent the CAP in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation with federal, state and local governments and private parties.
Some of the duties include:
- Provides legal advice on matters relating to water law, the law of the Colorado River, Native American water rights, contracts, legislation, court decisions, regulations, and administrative agency actions.
- Negotiates, prepares, and reviews contracts, land use agreements, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Represents and advises the CAP, and supervises outside counsel, with respect to pending or potential administrative and judicial proceedings.
- Represents the CAP in negotiations with other local, state and federal agencies, and private parties.
- Assists CAP management in developing policies to govern CAP activities and represents the CAP in discussions with other entities regarding the development of such policies.
About the Qualifications
For the Staff Attorney:
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, corporation or government agency working in the areas of water law, contract law, tort law, real estate law, employment law, administrative law, and/or litigation.
For the Senior Attorney:
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, corporation or government agency working in the areas of water law, contract law, tort law, real estate law, employment law, administrative law and/or litigation, including three (3) years of experience working with and advising middle to upper level management personnel.
Required Certifications or Licenses for both positions:
Must be licensed to practice law in Arizona and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona, admitted to practice law before all courts in the state of Arizona.
Knowledge of Arizona water law, the law of the Colorado River, and Native American water rights is a plus.
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Staff Attorney
Senior Attorney
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I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.
- Yes
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Do you possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently licensed to practice law in Arizona?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona and admitted to practice law before all courts in the state of Arizona?
- Yes
- No
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If you are not currently licensed in Arizona, are you eligible for reciprocity?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have as an attorney in a law firm, corporation or government agency working in the areas of water law, contract law, tort law, real estate law, employment law, administrative law, and/or litigation?
- Less than 1
- 1
- 2 – 3
- 4 – 6
- 7+
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Do you have experience in the areas of Arizona water law, the law of the Colorado River, or Native American water rights?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered YES to question #7 (above), please briefly note where you gained your experience.
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How many years of experience do you have working with and advising middle to upper level management personnel?
- Less than 1
- 1 – 2
- 3 – 4
- 5+
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Please check any of the following that describe your experience, skill set, and working knowledge:
- Knowledgeable of federal contracts and the contracting process
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong legal research skills
- Demonstrated ability to reason effectively and draw correct legal conclusions from relevant facts and applicable law
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with non-legal staff
- Demonstrated ability to develop and draft legal documents
- Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice with minimal supervision
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Please briefly describe why you would be a great fit for this position with CAP.
Required Question